| Quick Summery |
| Total Posts 1475 | Organization Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) | Location Uttar Pradesh | Pay Level ₹ 56100 – ₹ 177500 |
| Level Of Exam State Exam | Application Start 23rd October 2026 | Mode Online | Advertisement No. 09/2026 |
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the notification for UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 for the post of Headmaster in government schools. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can check the official notification for details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, and important dates. Eligible candidates can complete the required one-time registration (OTR) process and apply online through the official website as per the given schedule. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and ensure that they fulfil all the required eligibility criteria before submitting the application form.
| UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 |
| Examination Details | Important Dates |
- Commission : Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
- Post : Headmaster
- Total Vacancy : 1172
- Advt No: 09/2026
| - Notification Released : 23rd October 2026
- Online Apply Start Date : 23rd October 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 22nd November 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 23rd November 2026
- Correction Last Date : 25 November 2026
- Exam Date : 7th January 2027
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| Application Fee | Age Details |
- General, EWS, OBC : ₹ 1500/-
- SC, ST : ₹ 1500/-
- PH : ₹ 1500/-
| - Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 62 Years
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| Eligibility | Age Relaxation |
| A postgraduate (Master’s) degree with at least 50% marks | NA |
| Selection Process | Exam Pattern |
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
| - MCQ Type Questions
- Total Question : 120
- Total Marks : 360
- Duration : 2 Hrs
- Negetive Marking : -1
- Language : Hindi/English
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UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancy |
| Boy’s School | 1037 |
| Girl’s School | 135 |
| Total | 1172 |
UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility
| Eligibility Criteria | Headmaster |
|---|
| Postgraduate Qualification | Master’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised university or institution |
| Professional Qualification | B.Ed. or B.P.Ed. degree from a course recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) |
| Teaching Experience | At least 4 years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or Assistant Teacher in Classes 9–12 at a recognised institution |
| Alternative Experience | At least 4 years of experience as a Junior High School Headmaster |
| Experience Certificate | Must be issued by the prescribed competent authority |

UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 : OTR Process
- For the OTR process Candidates have to visit the UPESSC Official Website.
- On the homepage, Candidates have to click on the Create Your OTR ID option if you are a new candidate.
- Candidates are adviced to read the instruction and the proceed with the one time registration (OTR) process.
- Enter your personal details like name, mobile number, email id and other details.
- As next process candidates have to verify their mobile number and email id.
- Fill in the remaining details and create your candidate profile.
- Check all the information carefully before submitting the OTR form.
- Submit the form to generate your OTR ID.
- Save your OTR ID and login credentials for future use.
UPESSC UP Headmaster Recruitment 2026 : Application Process
- Visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).
- Complete the one-time registration (OTR) process if you have not already registered.
- Find the link for UPESSC Principal Inter Level Recruitment 2026 and click on the apply online option.
- Fill out the application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee according to your category, if applicable.
- Review all the details entered in the application form carefully before submitting it.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
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